This is a good example of the kind of OTA updates I had expected when I chose the MME. My expectations have since changed. I still want things like this if for no bigger reason than it keeps the car experience fresh. But I no longer think Ford will do this kind of thing.
Good explanation. Thanks!I've seen people commenting they wish there was a dog mode, but not really any how to steps to make one until Ford officially pushes one out (if ever).
So here's what I do:
I made a sketch that I have saved so I can pull it up at any time (I found the yellow on black had the best visibility). I left some space at the top because if you take your phone with you there could be an error message that pops up saying it disconnected from your phone.
Once I park I go into the settings, turn OFF the auto 30 minute off timer, pull up the sketch and leave that displayed, get out of the car, use fob to lock the car, or you can hit lock in the FordPass app, (you can't go back and check to make sure, as with the fob/phone in your hand when you push the button the door will open, just hit lock a few times to be safe), and then I'm good to go!
Edited to add: You will leave the car ON and running, do not shut it off or put it in acessory mode (in case that wasn't clear)
Without a horizontally opposed thumb, the ME shifter dial is too hard to use for the average dog.
Oh, so the trick is to leave your car running. That's a good work-around for not tripping the alarm. Thanks much!I've seen people commenting they wish there was a dog mode, but not really any how to steps to make one until Ford officially pushes one out (if ever).
So here's what I do:
I made a sketch that I have saved so I can pull it up at any time (I found the yellow on black had the best visibility). I left some space at the top because if you take your phone with you there could be an error message that pops up saying it disconnected from your phone.
Once I park I go into the settings, turn OFF the auto 30 minute off timer, pull up the sketch and leave that displayed, get out of the car, use fob to lock the car, or you can hit lock in the FordPass app, or hit 7-8 &9-0 buttons on the door (you can't go back and check to make sure, as with the fob/phone in your hand when you push the button the door will open, just hit lock a few times to be safe), and then I'm good to go!
Edited to add: You will leave the car ON and running, do not shut it off or put it in acessory mode (in case that wasn't clear)
Anyone leaving their dog's life in the hands of these workarounds (built on top of Ford's shaky software) is running a risk that I would never take. You can't even monitor the interior temperature from the app.
This is why I taught my dog to drive. So when it gets too hot, he can pull out and get some fresh air.
This is the way!This is why I taught my dog to drive. So when it gets too hot, he can pull out and get some fresh air.
